Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

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

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

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.

Shopping Guide

FirstCry Worldwide | Shop & Ship Baby & Kids from FirstCry to Any Country

No. FirstCry delivers only within India, so iWishBag buys it for you and ships it to your country. Our delivered order from India to the United States took 40 days from payment to door. Real example: a 0.3 kg Amazon India item cost US$20.25 all-in (item, freight, duty and tax), delivered July 2026.

Get exact price: India to your country

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

Get FirstCry's huge baby and kids catalog delivered. Shop yourself with our free India address, or send us links. Pay locally or with cards.

5-10 daysfastest delivery3payment methodsLast updated June 11, 2026

iWishBag vs buying from FirstCry direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagFirstCry directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to your countryYes, 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 totalNot applicablePurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): FirstCry website · Shipito Assisted Purchase fees · Shipito warehouse locations · MyUS duties and taxes help. iWishBag delivery times and prices come from delivered orders.

FirstCry is India's largest baby and kids retailer — strollers, formula, toys, clothes, school supplies, the lot. Indian pricing on global baby brands (Pampers, Huggies, Johnson's) is meaningfully cheaper than the same products in your country, especially for the bulky items.

Use your free iWishBag India address as your FirstCry delivery, or send us the links and we'll buy on your behalf.

Two ways to do this

Shop yourself. Sign up for FirstCry, paste your free iWishBag India address, pay them directly. We receive the parcel at our India warehouse, you settle the international forwarding bill, we deliver to your country. Best for new-parent regulars who shop FirstCry monthly.

Send us the link. Drop the URL on our order page with notes on size, color, or age range. You get one quote covering product, our service fee, freight, customs, doorstep delivery. We pay FirstCry on your behalf.

What FirstCry does best

  • Diapers and formula — bulk-friendly pricing on global brands. Often 40–60% cheaper than your country retail
  • Strollers and car seats — ride better via road/surface freight (lower per-kg rate for bulky items)
  • Indian baby clothes — wider selection of cotton, dohar, traditional baby wear than Amazon or Flipkart
  • Toys and learning — both Indian and international brands at India pricing
  • School supplies — backpacks, stationery, lunch boxes
  • Premature-baby gear — niche segment, FirstCry has the best India catalog

For high-end international brands (Aden + Anais, Skip Hop), check FirstCry — they often stock items unavailable anywhere else in India.

Shipping baby-products rules

Most baby products ship cleanly, but a few categories need attention:

  • Formula and food — most powdered formula ships fine. Liquid formula needs air freight only. Some destinations restrict imported infant food; we'll flag your order if affected
  • Strollers and large items — surface freight gives the best per-kg rate for items over 5 kg. Add 2–3 weeks vs air
  • Toys with batteries — lithium-battery rules apply. Air freight needs UN38.3 paperwork (we handle)
  • Car seats — bulky but light, usually best on air standard. Verify it meets your country's safety standard before ordering
  • Liquids (lotions, shampoos, sanitizer) — small bottles fine, large containers air-only. We'll route correctly

We always confirm rules upfront and route by what's allowed.

Common questions

Does FirstCry deliver in your country? Not directly — FirstCry delivers only within India. The workaround: shop with your free iWishBag India address as the delivery address, or send us the product link and we buy for you. We forward to your country, clear customs, and deliver to your door in 5–14 days.

Does FirstCry ship internationally? Not directly. Use a free iWishBag India address as your delivery address, or send us the product link and we buy, forward, and clear customs for you.

Do I need an Indian phone for OTP? For "shop yourself," yes — we provide one via your iWishBag account. Not needed for "we shop for you."

Are products genuine? I'm worried about counterfeits with baby products. FirstCry's authenticity bar is high — they're brand-officially partnered with most major manufacturers. Stick to "Sold by FirstCry" or "FirstCry Brand" listings to be safe.

Can I combine FirstCry with Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart orders? Yes — anything that lands at our India warehouse within 90 days consolidates into one international shipment.

What about returns? Initiate before international forwarding leaves. FirstCry has a 30-day return window for most categories. Once it leaves India, returns aren't practical.

FirstCry plus Pampers Bulk Box — does it ship? Yes, with surface freight (cheaper for the weight). Air freight is overpriced for diaper boxes.

Shipping options

All-in landed cost

Every option includes customs clearance and doorstep delivery.

Air ExpressFastest

Fastest option from India.

5-10 days
Air Standard

Best value for most items.

10-14 days
Road

Cheapest for bulk orders and heavy items like strollers.

14-21 days

No surprise charges. Your quote covers product, freight, and duty. What you pay is what you pay.

Accepted payments

Pay the way you already do

No international card needed.

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