It's Finally HERE! Dads Clever Invention to Stop Kids Fighting in the Car

A Sydney-based father-of-two has invented a genius device to stop children fighting in the back seat of the car.

In September we shared the story of how dad of two, Mark Abay, 42, was inspired to create the ‘Backseat Carma’ after his kids fighting almost caused him to crash into the car in front.

The clever tool retails from $139 and acts as a ‘backseat divider’ to ensure no scratching, biting or kicking occurs while in transit.

Speaking to FEMAIL, Mr Abay shared the motivation behind his burgeoning business and explained why parents everywhere could use a Backseat Carma in their lives.

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‘Every time we got in the car with our kids, they’d fight – it happened time and again which was leading to high stress levels and distracted driving,’ he said.

‘Nothing was available on the market, so out of sheer necessity I invented a solution for parents who know the pain and dangers of kids fighting during car journeys.’

The Backseat Carma is a safe and secure backseat divider that blocks kids’ reach and view of one another, eliminating the ability to fight in the car.

The product is made from PU Foam, similar to the fabric of a mattress, and eco-friendly PU leather.

Parents can secure the device with the middle seat belt without obscuring the drivers rear vision.

It is finally here!

We can now share with you the exciting news that the Backseat Carma is available to purchase NOW in Australia via the website – international shipping is also available.

“With the Australian Summer school holidays fast approaching, this is the answer to stressful car journeys,” Mr Abay said.

“We’ve also received a number of pre-orders from parents of children with special needs because it really does create safe, personal space for children in the car. It’s a fantastic feeling to know that we’re making car journeys safer and more enjoyable for families,” said Abay.

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45 Comments

- - mom101628 said
  - 21 Mar 2024
    10:22 pm
So pleased we didn’t have fighting kids. Always played games and they loved going away and enjoying something new.

- - meedee said
  - 20 Nov 2022
    9:55 am
Thankfully my kids were not fighters and always loved going on trips….shot or long.

- - mom111464 said
  - 07 Sep 2020
    8:48 pm
Yes yes yes! Seriously I can’t believe there wasn’t something like this designed earlier. I am certainly going to go invest in one of these!

- - Ellen said
  - 02 Jan 2019
    4:03 am
I think we could do with one of these ! My kids have gone into physical attack lately, I’m shocked

- - mom320442 said
  - 27 Dec 2018
    8:26 pm
There is nothing harder than trying to concentrate on the road when the kids are fighting in the backseat and you can’t do anything about it! Good on this dad very creative and inventive and may save lives from distraction.

- - mom101628 said
  - 16 Dec 2018
    9:02 pm
Fantastic idea but too late for me though

- - rovermum said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    8:37 am
Haha, love it for those with more than one child. Not needed in our home as we only have one son but I know many who would love this.

- - mom112217 said
  - 08 Dec 2018
    9:24 am
A clever idea for those who need it!

- - mom206279 said
  - 07 Dec 2018
    2:29 pm
I only had one kid. Its always quiet back there.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 07 Dec 2018
    1:49 pm
$140! You could make it from a cardboard box and it’s recyclable!!
- mom340097 replied
  
  08 Dec 2018 , 1:05 pm
  Hmmm I’m not sure how long cardboard would last in our car….probably about a day!
  - Littleones340097 replied
    
    08 Dec 2018 , 1:08 pm
    
    Hmmm not sure how long cardboard would last in our car….less than a day I think! Hahah
  - Ellen replied
    
    10 Dec 2018 , 7:39 am
    
    Lol, think so too !
- - littlehandsofmine said
  - 07 Dec 2018
    11:50 am
Oh but then they don’t get to see each other…

- - mom215581 said
  - 07 Dec 2018
    8:26 am
Mine do fight in the car but I like that they are interacting. Some very special memories have been of them playing and joking in the back seat. Not one for us but I bet they will sell like hot cakes!

- - nealsq said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    11:30 pm
wow a cool idea, luckily I have a big car and kids can’t reach yet

- - rnash02 said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    9:11 pm
Great idea!!
Not needed here though, my 2 get along 95% of the time

- - Myrlie said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    8:44 pm
Good luck, I’m sure he will sell a lot, wonder how it would pass safety standard wise for car seats. I know they say not to use after matket accessories a limit loose objects as they can become a projectile.
- Littleones340097 replied
  
  08 Dec 2018 , 1:09 pm
  It’s a good thing it securely seatbelts into the backseat then!
- - BellaB said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    7:50 pm
It’s a good idea, but might make it harder to teach kds good behaviour.

- - Cookfromscratchmum said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    7:14 pm
Iam defenitly buying one thanks for letting me know about this great invention to keep my sanity

- - mom290396 said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    1:19 pm
It’s a great idea, especially when driving can be quite stressful in normal situations…. but how r kids ever going to learn to get along? Will this be in the car when they r in their teens? Great job with the invention! My hats off to u.

- - Mum2archer said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    12:37 pm
If you have kids that are always fighting and causing a distraction while you are driving, then this is priceless! I will never need one though as my son is an only child lol

- - becstalou said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    12:31 pm
I love inventions that come from a personal problem I hope he makes a fortune.