{"id":8799,"date":"2025-05-21T06:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:44:08","slug":"how-to-shop-from-firstcry-and-ship-to-canada-using-forward-parcel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/blog\/how-to-shop-from-firstcry-and-ship-to-canada-using-forward-parcel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop from FirstCry and Ship to Canada Using Forward Parcel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a parent living in Canada and looking for affordable baby products, Indian ethnic kidswear, or essentials like diapers and toys from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcry.com\/\"><b>FirstCry<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve got good news. FirstCry offers a wide selection of children\u2019s clothing, baby care items, books, feeding bottles, toys, and more\u2014all popular with Indian families. The only issue? FirstCry doesn\u2019t deliver outside India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy shopping from them. With <\/span><b>Forward Parcel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can now shop from FirstCry like a local and get everything delivered to your doorstep in <\/span><b>Canada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a simple step-by-step guide to help you through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Sign Up for a Free Forward Parcel Account<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-admin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> www.forwardparcel.com <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and register for an account. After you sign up, you will receive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>personal Indian shipping address<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>warehouse code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (used to tag your package correctly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to your Forward Parcel dashboard to manage all your shipments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Indian address is what you\u2019ll enter when shopping from FirstCry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Browse and Shop on FirstCry<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcry.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.firstcry.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start exploring their massive catalogue. You\u2019ll find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborn baby essentials (bodysuits, blankets, caps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby and toddler ethnic wear (perfect for weddings, Diwali, and family functions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diapers, wipes, and creams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding bottles, sterilizers, breast pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational books, puzzles, and toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity care products for new and expecting moms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve added everything you need to your cart, proceed to checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Enter Your Indian Address (from Forward Parcel)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the checkout page:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the <\/span><b>Indian address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provided by Forward Parcel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your <\/span><b>warehouse code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (usually in the name or address field)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the correct PIN code and mobile number (as shown in your Forward Parcel dashboard)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ensures the FirstCry delivery reaches the correct warehouse, tagged under your account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Make the Payment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pay directly on FirstCry using Indian debit\/credit cards or UPI. If your international card doesn\u2019t work, no worries\u2014you can request <\/span><b>Forward Parcel\u2019s Assisted Purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> service. They\u2019ll place the order on your behalf, and you can reimburse them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Package Arrives at Forward Parcel Warehouse in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once FirstCry ships your order, it will be delivered to the Forward Parcel warehouse. You\u2019ll be notified via email when the package is received. Forward Parcel will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click and upload photos of your package<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add weight and size details to your dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lets you review your order before confirming international shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Choose to Consolidate or Ship Individually<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ordered from multiple Indian sites like Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, you can <\/span><b>consolidate all your packages into one shipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This saves you money on shipping and customs fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only have the FirstCry order, you can proceed to shipping directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7: Select Shipping Method to Canada<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your Forward Parcel dashboard, choose the courier and shipping method based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed (express or economy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courier preference (DHL, FedEx, or Aramex)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also be able to estimate shipping time and cost before confirming.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 8: Track and Receive Your Package in Canada<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the shipment is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number. You can follow your parcel in real time. Deliveries to Canada typically take <\/span><b>5 to 10 working days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Forward Parcel is Ideal for Canada-based Shoppers<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Free Indian Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shop like a local from Indian websites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Package Consolidation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Combine items from multiple sites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assisted Purchase:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t worry about failed payments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Courier Options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose what suits you best<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reliable Tracking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Get regular updates with photos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tips Before You Order<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/shipping-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping Calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to check international delivery charges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check product sizes and reviews on FirstCry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid ordering restricted items (see Forward Parcel\u2019s restricted list)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always enter your address exactly as shown in your Forward Parcel account<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping from FirstCry while living in Canada is no longer a challenge. Whether you need traditional baby clothes for a celebration, everyday essentials, or toys that remind your kids of home\u2014<\/span><b>Forward Parcel brings India to your doorstep.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So go ahead, fill your FirstCry cart with joy\u2014and let Forward Parcel handle the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a parent living in Canada and looking for affordable baby products, Indian ethnic kidswear, or essentials like diapers  &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8799"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8801,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8799\/revisions\/8801"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}