Abstract: An article securing device for carrying articles in a vehicle on a vehicle seat includes an adjustable support plate, a first lip extending outwardly from the top surface of the support plate at the front edge thereof, and an adjustable leg extending outwardly from the bottom surface of the support plate at the rear edge thereof. The article securing device further includes a strap which is positionable over the top surface of the support plate to hold articles on the support plate. The article securing device is placed on a car seat, with the leg being situated near the backrest of the car seat and the lip being situated near the front edge of the car seat so that the support plate and any articles resting thereon remain level as the articles are being transported in the vehicle on the vehicle seat.