Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

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Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

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WITH LOVE, iWishBag

Plan your holiday shopping

Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

    Get an instant price estimate online.

  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

Canada · India retailer

How to buy from FirstCry in Canada

No. FirstCry delivers only within India, so iWishBag buys it for you and ships it to Canada. Transit is 10-14 days after dispatch from our India warehouse. No delivered order on this route yet: your quote adds item price, freight by weight, duty and tax into one CAD total before you pay.

Get exact price: India to Canada

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

FirstCry doesn't deliver to Canada. Paste the product link and iWishBag buys it for you — one all-inclusive CAD price with customs duty for Canada included, paid with card, door-to-door in 10-14 days from India.

Origin
India
Destination
Canada
Transit
10-14 days
Currency
CAD (C$)

First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14

How to buy from FirstCry and ship to Canada

  1. 1

    Find your FirstCry product

    Browse FirstCry (https://www.firstcry.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on FirstCry.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the FirstCry URL, and pick Canada as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in CAD

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, India domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for Canada, and any FX. Quote shown in CAD (C$).

  4. 4

    Pay in CAD with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal — whichever is most convenient for you in Canada.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from FirstCry, consolidates it at our India origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to Canada

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, Canada customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 10-14 days from India. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from FirstCry via iWishBag in Canada?

  • iWishBag serves the South Asian and SEA diaspora in Canada who want products from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz, Rakuten, and other origin-only retailers.

  • iWishBag handles Canada CBSA customs paperwork including GST/HST and provincial sales tax where applicable.

  • Last-mile delivery covers Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, and other major cities.

Canada customs

Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance.

Source: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

About FirstCry

FirstCry is India's largest baby and kids retailer. iWishBag forwards from FirstCry for shoppers in Canada who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from FirstCry for Canada

Popular FirstCry categories shipped to Canada include Baby, Kids and Toys. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our India warehouse, and ships to Canada with Canada customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single CAD (C$) price — paid with card and delivered in about 10-14 days.

Baby clothing set (0-12m)

Baby · typically around $15 on FirstCry

Reaches Canada in about 10-14 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

Lightweight stroller

Baby · typically around $120 on FirstCry

Reaches Canada in about 10-14 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

Educational toy bundle

Toys · typically around $20 on FirstCry

Reaches Canada in about 10-14 days — landed cost quoted in CAD before you pay.

  • Baby
  • Kids
  • Toys
  • Apparel
  • Strollers

iWishBag vs buying from FirstCry direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagFirstCry directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to CanadaYes, door to doorNo, FirstCry delivers only within IndiaNo India warehouse (US, Japan and Austria only)
Who places the orderiWishBag buys it for youNot possibleYou, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission
Import duty and taxIncluded in your quote before you payNot applicableMyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP)
Price you approveOne all-in CAD totalNot applicablePurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): FirstCry website · Canada customs (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) · Shipito Assisted Purchase fees · Shipito warehouse locations · MyUS duties and taxes help. iWishBag delivery times and prices come from delivered orders.

Duties, taxes and delivery to Canada

Duty-free below
CAD 150 (courier from US/MX); CAD 20 otherwise
VAT/GST-free below
CAD 40 (courier from US/MX); CAD 20 otherwise
Standard VAT/GST
5% GST + provincial
Typical transit
10-14 days door-to-door
You pay in
CAD (card, PayPal)

CUSMA raised courier thresholds for shipments from the US and Mexico only; postal imports and other origins keep the old CAD 20 line.

Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countries

Frequently asked questions

Does FirstCry ship directly to Canada?+
No. FirstCry only delivers inside India, so it does not ship to Canada. FirstCry's India storefront stocks brands and price points the diaspora can't find easily abroad — iWishBag forwards to expat parents worldwide.
How much does it cost to ship from FirstCry to Canada?+
Your total is the FirstCry item price plus international shipping from India, Canada customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in CAD (C$). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at Canada customs. Delivery runs about 10-14 days.
What do people in Canada usually order from FirstCry?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Baby clothing set (0-12m) (typically around $15 on FirstCry), Lightweight stroller (typically around $120 on FirstCry), Educational toy bundle (typically around $20 on FirstCry). Each ships from India to Canada in about 10-14 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, Canada customs duty and FX — quoted up front in CAD (C$) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for Canada is all-inclusive: the FirstCry product price, India domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to Canada, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from FirstCry to Canada?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from India to Canada is 10-14 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and Canada customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for Canada?+
Canada applies GST/HST plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles CBSA clearance. (Source: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in Canada?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal — quote and payment in CAD.
Can iWishBag buy any product on FirstCry?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on FirstCry, including Baby, Kids, Toys, Apparel, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

Ready to order?

Paste a FirstCry link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in CAD, and have it delivered to Canada in about 10-14 days.