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3 Ingenious DIY Backseat Divider Ideas for a Peaceful Ride with Kids
Feb 15, 202412:30 P.M.
Transform long car rides with children into fun-filled adventures, despite the challenge of managing sibling conflicts. Explore DIY backseat divider solutions to foster peace and harmony between your little ones inside your vehicle.
Planning a family road trip with your little children presents multiple challenges, including sorting out car insurance and stocking up on snacks.
To keep your sanity intact during these journeys, implementing simple DIY solutions can also minimize the "Are we there yet?" questions and maximize enjoyment. Discover 3 DIY backseat dividers that promise smoother rides with your little ones.
Family embarking on a road trip. | Source: Shutterstock
Three Ingenious DIY Backseat Dividers
1. The DIY Car Organizer
This innovative DIY divider fits any car size, securing it into the vehicle's latch system for enhanced safety. It provides easy access to drinks and toys and boasts a convenient drawer for storing car snacks, keeping the floor space uncluttered. Follow these steps to create your car organizer:
Materials:
- plywood (2 pieces, each measuring 2x4 feet and 1/2 inch thick or 1 piece, measuring 2x4 feet and 1/2 inch thick and 1 piece dimensional board measuring 1x 8 inches by 6 feet)
- wood scraps (2 pieces, each measuring approximately 2x4 inches and 2 1/2 inches in length)
- car latch strap
- paint or stain
- wood glue
- drawer pull
A homemade car organizer as a DIY backseat divider | Source: YouTube/Remodelaholic
Tools:
- drill
- brad nailer
- jigsaw
- tape measure
- circular saw or table saw
Ensure that the materials are measured accurately. | Source: YouTube/Remodelaholic
Cut List:
- front and back sides of box: 20 x 6 1/2 inches (2 pieces)
- left and right sides of box: 13 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (2 pieces)
- box base: 19 x 13 1/2 inches (1 piece)
- left and right side dividers: 3 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches (2 pieces)
- middle divider: 10 x 13 1/2 inches (1 piece)
- cup dividers: 3 3/4 x 3 inches (2 pieces)
- bottom supports: 2 1/2 x 14 inches (2 pieces)
The assembled DIY organizer-divider | Source: YouTube/Remodelaholic
Instructions:
- Measure your vehicle's backseat width and height to ensure the organizer will fit. Then cut the plywood and dimensional board according to the provided dimensions.
- Drill holes for the straps on the back panel. Cut a handle hole in the middle divider.
- Assemble the box using wood glue and secure the joints with pocket hole screws or brad nails for extra stability.
- Place spacers (small wooden blocks) under the base before attaching them to ensure the drawer slides in and out smoothly.
- Customize the interior with dividers based on your storage needs. Secure them with glue and nails.
- Connect the sides and back of the drawer. Install the drawer handle on the front panel.
- Attach the organizer's bottom supports and its small pieces to add stability to angled seats.
- Optionally, use a trim router to round the edges of the organizer for a more professional look. Fill in the plywood edges with an automotive body filler before painting.
- Secure the organizer in place using the car latch strap.
Now, you have a DIY divider and organizer for your kids!
2. A Pillowcase Turned Curtain
This DIY solution is easy! Use this setup as a road trip divider for your kids to provide privacy during alone time, sleep, or to prevent arguments. Here’s how to make it.
Materials:
- pillowcase
- self-adhesive Velcro
Use velcro for easy attachment of the pillowcase. | Source: Shutterstock
Instructions:
- Attach one side of the Velcro strip to the long edge of the pillowcase.
- Clean the car ceiling area where you'll place the divider. Stick the other side of the Velcro there.
- ress the pillowcase against the Velcro on the ceiling, adjusting it to hang between the seats as a divider.
Keep in mind that the adhesive will not damage the car's ceiling when removed.
Use a pillowcase as an alternative DIY backseat divider solution for your kids. | Source: Shutterstock
3. Foam Core Boards as DIY Backseat Dividers
Use foam core boards as an affordable and brilliant hack to reduce conflicts among children in the backseat by keeping them separated.
Additionally, the board’s sturdy construction prevents breakage even when subjected to the force exerted by seated children. Installing them is a breeze-just cut the core boards to size and slide them between the kids to keep peace in the backseat.
With these three DIY backseat dividers, you're well on your way to enjoying more peaceful and enjoyable road trips with your kids. Embrace these creative solutions and make your next journey one filled with harmony and fun.
Additionally, consider exploring other DIY solutions involving children, such as making a DIY faucet extender to help them reach the sink with ease!
