Noisy baby never shuts up?

Question

My neighbour has a noisy baby. I am not talking about the once-in-a-while crying, but the never-ending 1am until 3am or more crying. It's driving me crazy. The mom always takes the baby out onto the balcony (this is a 4 building gated community apt complex) to let it screech. I have asked that she please not do this, and to close the windows when the baby cries. She refuses. What is the next step? I can't tolerate another night with this constant crying/screaming. Also, I know I am not the only one....as I see other people out at night giving her bad looks. Is it wrong to contact the police for help?

Answer 1

Now, I'm looking at this from both perspectives. I am a parent and a neighbor to noisy people. As a parent of a 3 month old baby, I can tell you that babies cry, on average, one to three hours a day and that if that's how often this baby cries- that's just life with a baby. Otherwise, if the baby is crying a lot and the mother doesn't seem to be tending to him/her, she may be neglecting her child. You may want to report that to child services.

As for the noise, I'd start by telling your apartment supervisor, and asking them to talk to her. If they don't or if it still persists afterward, I would contact your local police department and report a noise violation. Hope you get some sleep!

Answer 2

I don't no that calling the police would do any good . Maybe the baby is Colic and that is why it cries so much.
You never mentioned how old this baby is , there is many reasons why a baby would be crying .
Talk to the parents , maybe there young , you didn't say , and they may not no much about caring for a child when it cries all the time . They may need some advice as to what to do .
Be a good neighbor and talk to them about it , who knows , maybe they would be glad for advice .
If these are young parents its not easy , and yes maybe they shouldn't have had a child , but they do and that is what has to be dealt with .
Maybe just putting the child to bed a little later ,then what they do could make a difference of the child getting up that early in the morning .
You mention about the mother takes the baby out on the Balcony , it seems like it would be to cold to be taking the child on a Balcony . That's early in the morning to take a child out .
Talking to them is what I would do .

Answer 3

Baby's do cry. My first baby, no matter what I did; she cried!!

It's rather obvious that you do not have any children. However, when I had neighboring children & they were screaming at night; is when I started using a FAN to help keep out the noise.

There is not much else you can do!! Well, unless you plan to move into an apartment complex that has only 1 bedroom apartments that only accomodate single people or couples with no children. There are some around that are like that. If you are going completely NUTS, I'd suggest you'd find one of those!!!

As the police probably would come out to your house but would simply tell you there's nothing they can do about it!! As it is NOT unreasonable for a baby to cry. Nor is it unreasonable for a parent to try almost anything to calm that baby!!!

And especially when the mother is a FIRST-TIME mother........ she really worries & wants to soothe her baby!!

Answer 4

The baby most likely has colic, which is something that can't be treated. A colic baby cries almost all of the time. No one really knows why. Try speaking to the mother again, very nicely. This mother is most likely very stressed out from trying to console a baby all day. She won't listen to your request if you aren't nice. Be very understanding. She probably has other small children in her apartment that she doesn't want to wake up, which is why she's on the balcony.
I understand your point too. I would just ask her very nicely a few times, and then if she doesn't keep the baby inside then you may have to call the police and see what can be done. Don't press charges though. Just ask that the officer talk to the mother.

Answer 5

Yes, it is wrong to call the police. Imagine having a newborn at home and dealing with all the craziness that comes with a new baby and the sleep she's not getting, and all the stress she is going through. Although I live in a house not apartments, if one of my neighbors came over to my house to whine about my baby crying I would slam the door in their face. Some babies cry more than others, It's called compassion. Use a fan when you sleep to drown out the noise, or earplugs.

Answer 6

Try to put yourself in her shoes...she is the one who has to deal with it on her own. Maybe going outside helps a little bit, why don't you ask her if there is anything you can do to help or maybe inquire as to why the baby is crying so much. I had a very colicy baby that would do the same thing, luckily I live in a house, I couldn't imagine having to worry about neighbors on top of having a screaming baby. Try to be a little more sympathetic. If you think the baby is being abused then definately call the police, otherwise you may just have to suck it up, she really can't help it. :(

Answer 7

Being a mommy, I can only kind of sympathize with her. I can't imagine how frustrating it is to have to deal with a constantly crying baby, who probably has colic. Granted I don't think I would take it outside in such a small community. Still, I'm sure she's trying the best she can. Try wearing earplugs to bed, or doing something to insulate your apartment from the sound.

Answer 8

its possible the baby has colick or however you spell it which would explain the crying, but it is still rude of her to take the baby out on the balcony for the world to hear. i would try to unite your neighbors first and present her with a written complaint, then if that doesnt work see what the police can do.

Answer 9

No, it isn't wrong.

It would be wrong if you called the cops and she was keeping the baby inside, as some babies are just loud.
But her taking the baby out on the porch at that time is wrong and disrespectful, and she is not allowed to do it if it is disturbing other people.

Next time she does it, just call the police and tell them. Let them hear it and say she won't go inside with the baby and this is every night. She has no right to let her child disturb the sleep of other people. Even if her baby is colicy or anything, YOU shouldn't be punished. I would say wear earplugs or sleep with music on but since she is taking the child outside purposely waking you, it is HER responsiblity to keep the peace.

Answer 10

First contact your landlord since you have asked her and she doesn't stop. Now most of the times we can't stop crying babies, but this is a way to much. If the landlord gives you no relief of course call the police. Hate to see it come down to that but when you live in apt's that is one of the polices is being quiet.