Bellini Parma High Chair Review - Hands-On Test

Gorgeous wood accents and excellent adjustments make the Parma appealing, but a few limitations are worth considering.

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  By: Tali Ditye, Ph.D., Co-founder

  Updated: November 5, 2026

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The Parma is made for Bellini, a brand associated with Delta Children, and combines an aluminum frame with smooth wooden seating surfaces.

We wanted to see how well its infant, toddler, and big-kid configurations work in a real dining room.

Full disclosure: Our opinions are based on our own hands-on testing. Bellini did not sponsor this article.

Our Bellini Parma 3-in-1 High Chair Review

The Parma impressed us with its attractive construction, comfortable included seat pad, genuinely easy one-handed tray removal, and smooth independent seat and footrest adjustments. It is not perfect, especially for younger babies or families short on space.

✔️  Beautiful modern design.
✔️  Smooth wood surfaces.
✔️  Three seat configurations.
✔️  Four seat heights.
✔️  Four footrest heights.
✔️  One-handed tray removal.
✔️  Removable, wipe-clean seat pad.
✔️  Removable tray liner.
✔️  Dishwasher friendly tray liner.
✔️  Adjustable 5-point harness.
✔️  Easy-to-use harness buckle.
✔️  Grippy rubberized feet.
❌  No folding for storage.
❌  No seat recline for infants.
❌  Premium price.

The short version: a handsome, versatile high chair we especially like for older babies and toddlers, provided you have the space and budget. We give it a 4.4/5 and think it's worthy of a spot on our list of the best high chairs of the year!

How We Tested

We assembled the Parma, inspected its materials and labels, measured its seating and tray dimensions, tested the adjustments and cleaning features, and used it at our dining table with a 10-month-old, a toddler, and a four-year-old.

Specifications & Dimensions

These figures combine our measurements with Bellini’s published specifications and the labels on our test sample. Measurements are approximate.

The product labels are useful for checking the exact model and care requirements.

Here are the foam-content law label, care label, frame sticker, and rear warning label from our sample:

Here are the care instructions:

Here is a manufacturer sticker on the frame:

Here is the large warnings sticker on the back of the seatback: 

Unboxing & Assembly

The Parma arrives disassembled in a substantial box, pictured below.

Everything was well organized, but assembly takes more work than a typical high chair. Here is the box it arrives in:

Below is a photo of the parts laid out before assembly.

Budget about 10–15 minutes and have a Phillips-head screwdriver ready; several pieces need to be screwed together.

Once assembled, the Parma looks fantastic.

The wooden pieces fit neatly together, with a smooth finish and no splintering on our sample.

Here are two front views and a rear view:

Here is the front from another angle:

Here is a view from the rear:

Build Quality, Seat & Harness

We love that Bellini includes a cushioned seat pad rather than charging extra for one.

It softens the otherwise firm wooden seat and helps contain food crumbs and spills.

The pad unsnaps for easy wiping, though its care label calls for surface cleaning and air drying rather than machine washing.

Here is a close-up:

The five-point harness has an easy-to-use buckle and straightforward strap adjustments, as shown here:

One annoyance: the shoulder straps naturally fall onto the seat, where they can tangle while you are positioning your baby.

We experimented with draping the straps behind the seatback to keep them accessible, as pictured below, but Bellini does not document this as an approved routing method.

For safety, we recommend following the manufacturer’s harness-routing instructions rather than treating our experiment as a recommended modification. But we did find this method much more convenient and usable:

The rubberized feet grip smooth wood and tile floors extremely well.

That is reassuring for stability, but it also means you generally need to lift the chair to reposition it rather than slide it. We suggest positioning the chair before seating your child.

See the bottom of one of the feet here:

Seat & Footrest Adjustments

The independently adjustable seat and footrest are among our favorite features.

Each offers four height positions, and the mechanisms feel smooth and easy to operate.

Here is the latch underneath the footrest:

And here is the separate seat-height adjustment latch:

Our measurements put the seat roughly 15–23 inches and footrest roughly 12–19 inches above the floor.

Even at the closest available settings, the gap between them is about six inches, which can be too much for a smaller six-month-old to achieve supported feet.

That is one reason we prefer the Parma for babies closer to eight or nine months and older, depending on their height and development.

Tray & Cleaning

The main tray is truly easy to remove and reinstall with one hand.

Its release latch is underneath, pictured here:

The removable tray liner measures approximately 14 × 7 inches and makes cleanup easier; Bellini describes the liner as dishwasher safe.

Removing and replacing the liner itself is more fiddly than operating the main tray, and its surface seems prone to dust, marks, and scratches. We would avoid abrasive cleaning tools.

At our dining table, the chair looked great with the tray installed, as pictured here:

Our 10-month-old also had plenty of room to eat finger foods in this configuration:

Infant, Toddler & Adult Modes

We especially like how the Parma can transition from a traditional infant high chair to a toddler chair pulled up to the dining table, and eventually to a larger child or adult chair. The conversion gives it a much longer potential lifespan than most high chairs.

Without the tray, the front edge sits about 29 inches above the floor.

Unfortunately, that meant our Parma did not slide underneath our dining table, which is itself around standard table height.

Check your table clearance if this matters to you. Here is the tray-free setup:

Our toddler enjoyed eating directly from a plate at the table, as shown below:

The big-kid/adult-chair configuration is equally attractive, as seen here:

And here is our four-year-old testing that setup:

The label on our sample specifies a 150-pound maximum in child-chair mode, while Bellini advertises up to 250 pounds in its adult-chair configuration.

Always follow the configuration-specific instructions and limits rather than assuming the highest limit applies in every mode.

Consumer Sentiment

Early owner ratings on Bellini and Babylist have been very favorable, with reviewers particularly appreciating the design, easy cleaning, and adjustability.

However, the available review volume is relatively small, and long-term durability feedback is limited.

Our hands-on experience supports many of the positive impressions, with a few important reservations.

What Could Be Improved

1. Fit for younger babies. The minimum seat-to-footrest distance may leave smaller infants with dangling feet, even though the chair is marketed for use from around six months.

2. Storage and positioning. It does not fold, weighs about 20.5 pounds, and the grippy feet make it awkward to slide into position.

3. Limited seat adjustment. The seat height changes, but there is no recline or fore-aft seat-depth adjustment. We would not use it for a child who cannot sit upright independently.

5. Price. At roughly $350, it faces strong competition from less expensive adjustable high chairs, including models from Delta Children.

Our Conclusions

We came away impressed with the Bellini Parma. Its modern styling, smooth wood, included padded seat, adjustable seating geometry, and easy one-handed tray operation make it a pleasure to use.

We also love that it can continue serving as a toddler or big-kid chair long after the high-chair stage.

The trade-offs are also worth considering: it is expensive, cannot fold, and may not provide adequate support for smaller babies. For families with the space and budget, especially those starting with an older infant, it is a very appealing option.

Our verdict: a stylish, well-built, versatile high chair with excellent everyday convenience, but not the best value or fit for every family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Bellini Parma be used at six months?

Bellini markets it for babies around six months and older who can sit upright independently. Because the footrest may be too low for smaller babies, we found it a better fit around eight or nine months and up, depending on the child.

Does the Bellini Parma fold?

No. The chair remains assembled for storage.

Is the tray dishwasher safe?

Bellini describes the removable tray liner as dishwasher safe. The padded seat liner should be surface-wiped and air-dried according to the label on our sample.

Can it be used without the tray?

Yes. We tested it at our dining table with a toddler, although the chair did not fit underneath our table.

How much weight does the Parma hold?

The infant high-chair limit is 35 pounds, the child-chair warning on our sample specifies 150 pounds, and Bellini advertises up to 250 pounds for adult-chair use. The tray has a separate 10-pound limit.

Does it recline?

No. The seat height and footrest height adjust, but the backrest does not recline and the seat depth is fixed.

Is Bellini related to Delta Children?

Yes. Bellini is associated with the Delta Children family of brands; our sample identifies Bellini Creations as the named company on its labels.

What is the warranty?

Bellini lists a 90-day limited warranty. Customer support can be reached at [email protected].