Neighbours baby crying

[onceuponacar]

I don't want this to come across the wrong way, as I've got children who are primary school age, so I know about babies and crying, although my 2 were never huge criers, especially not for hours on end.
But, the 12 month old baby who lives in the house behind us has been crying on and off for 72 hours.
It's hot here and we have the windows open, as do they, and the past 2 nights we've been kept awake for around 5 hours with crying, in solid chunks, so 1-6am ish.
Not sure if they are doing controlled crying, or if the baby is teething or poorly etc.
I'm not annoyed, just wondered what you'd do in this situation? I don't know them well, spoken once or twice.
Would you go over and see if they need anything, or just not say anything and get through a few nights of no sleep?!
I'm more concerned that they're ok as that's a long time to be non stop crying for a little one.
My 2 little ones are absolutely hanging after 2 nights of no sleep, and they won't sleep with fans on and it's too hot with the windows shut!!!

I wouldn't say anything, most babies go through stages of being more unsettled at night and I'm sure the parents are doing their best.

I feel like I can't go over and say "I've noticed your baby crying all night" as I don't want them to feel bad.
So I reckon ignoring it is the best option!

I would stroll past to see if all looks ok

Poor thing - could be ill

I wouldn’t say anything…
A friends baby went through a stage of crying ALL the time for two weeks. I think it was hard enough on her and her DP without a neighbour sticking their beak in.

Yes, babies/toddlers really can cry for that long! I’ve been in your position and in your neighbours position before (teething toddler) so sympathise with you both. I did apologise to my closest neighbour when it was us making the racket and explained that he was teething, they were thankfully really understanding.

Tbh though I would never have had the windows open regardless of the weather as I know how much sound can travel and tried my best to cause the least disruption to everyone else. Perhaps they don’t realise how much you can hear?

I think if you genuinely are concerned as opposed to faux concerned and thinking theyre abusing their child, then there is no harm in knocking and asking if you can do anything to help. If your primary concern is they might be abusing the child then it would be better to ring NSPCC or SS and pass on the information.