How Amazon’s Add to Today’s & Tomorrow’s Delivery Works

Picture this. You just placed an Amazon order, closed the app, and then it hits you. You forgot the one thing you actually needed. I have done this more times than I can count. In the past, that meant starting a whole new order and waiting on a separate delivery. Now there is a much smoother way to handle it, and once you get the hang of it, you will wonder how you shopped without it.

It is called Add to Delivery, and you have probably seen it pop up as a blue button that says "Add to today's delivery" or "Add to tomorrow's delivery." It is one of those small features that quietly makes life easier. Let me walk you through exactly how it works and how to make the most of it.

What "Add to Delivery" actually is

Add to Delivery is a feature that lets Prime members drop an extra item into an order that has not shipped yet. Instead of creating a brand new order and going through checkout again, you tap one button, and the item hops onto a delivery that is already on its way to you.

The best part is there is no extra shipping fee for using it, and no second checkout to slog through. Amazon rolled this out to U.S. Prime members, and shoppers took to it fast, using it more than 50 million times not long after launch. That tells you just how handy it is for those little "oops, I forgot" moments.

How to spot and use the button

Using it is about as simple as it gets. When you are browsing an eligible item in the Amazon Shopping app or on Amazon.com from your phone, look right below the yellow "Add to Cart" button. If the item can still join a delivery arriving later today or tomorrow, you will see a bright blue button that says something like "Add to today's delivery" or "Add to tomorrow's delivery" depending on when your order is set to arrive.

Give it a tap, and that item is instantly added to your upcoming delivery. No cart, no payment screen, no waiting. And if you tapped it by accident or changed your mind, do not worry. An "Undo" option appears right away so you can pull the item back out with one more tap. Just keep in mind that undo window is short, so act quickly if you need it.

Which items and orders qualify

Not every product will show the button, and that is normal. The feature works with eligible items, which at launch covered a wide range like pantry staples, pet toys, electronics, clothing, books, and grocery items. If you see the blue button, you are good to go. If you do not, that particular item just cannot join an existing delivery, so you can still add it to your cart the usual way.

It also depends on your current orders. The button only appears when you already have a delivery arriving later today or tomorrow that the new item can slip into. If you learn how to read Amazon product pages like a pro, spotting the delivery options and eligibility notes becomes second nature, which makes this feature even easier to use.

Why it is worth using

So why bother with this instead of just placing another order? A few good reasons. First, it saves you time since you skip the whole checkout process. Second, it can mean fewer separate boxes showing up at your door, which is tidier and cuts down on packaging. And third, it just feels good to grab that forgotten item without any hassle.

This fits right in with the idea of shopping with intention. When you can add a needed item to a delivery already coming your way, you avoid the temptation of a rushed separate order. If you like keeping your shopping smart and low stress, our guide on how to shop smarter on Amazon without spending more time pairs nicely with this feature.

How it compares to Amazon Day

You might be wondering how this is different from Amazon Day, which is another delivery option Prime members love. They are related but not the same. Amazon Day lets you pick one set day of the week to receive all your orders together, which is great for planning ahead and getting fewer deliveries.

Add to Delivery is more about the here and now. It is for those last-minute additions to an order that is already on the way. Think of Amazon Day as your weekly plan and Add to Delivery as your quick fix. Many shoppers use both, and if you want to get more organized overall, our post on how to schedule deliveries to avoid missed packages is a great next read. Building a steady rhythm like this is exactly what our guide on how to build a smarter Amazon shopping routine is all about.

A few quick tips

To get the most out of Add to Delivery, keep a couple of things in mind. Check for the blue button as soon as you realize you forgot something, since the sooner you add it, the better your chances of it making that delivery. Also remember it is a mobile feature, so reach for your phone or the app rather than a desktop. And since eligibility can vary, do not stress if the button is not there. You always have your regular cart as a backup.

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