https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 23:44:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2147976 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:49:54 +0000 bunnylove08 2147976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: i think you're right. we'll just have to be more conscious but our neighbor also has to understand we living in an apartment building. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2146862 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:30:46 +0000 Greentea 2146862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It might not be your fault. I lived in a place that was insanely loud, like walking up there sounded like a pogo stick/ sledge hammer combo. It was old floor boards that needed to be replaced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2146796 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:07:04 +0000 bunnylove08 2146796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Wow 6 am vacuum sessions? </p> <p>So it's funny that they complained about us, we can actually hear their conversation through the floors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145936 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:34:29 +0000 catlady 2145936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely talk to them. We've been the downstairs neighbors several times in the past and we were too chicken to go talk to the people upstairs at times, but when I was able to tell them what the main issue was (in one case, they would always vacuum at 6am on Sunday mornings and wake us up), they were able to fix it. If anything, they will appreciate you trying to help and may be less inclined to complain more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145900 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:08:15 +0000 mrbee 2145900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a noise problem with the upstairs neighbor. There was a chair with wheels on it, and sometimes the kids would take that for a ride. Sounded like a bowling alley down here! We talked to them once and that problem went away, phew!</p> <p>The other problem is the constant jumping and running of the kids, especially early in the morning and late at that. After experiencing that, we set up some rules to stop allowing our kids to jump off the couch and beds, etc., so our downstairs neighbor (a business) doesn't have to deal with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145895 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:05:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2145895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: or have the management company pass it along </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145893 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:04:32 +0000 bunnylove08 2145893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Its a good idea. I think I might ask DH to do this because I'm a chicken, or maybe we can all go as a family, introduce ourselves and give our phone number to them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145891 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:03:57 +0000 bunnylove08 2145891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maddyz: The apartment was vacant for a while since they renovated it and we had a slightly long closing. </p> <p>@bpcmarj: We had neighbors above us before we moved. We just chalked it up to people living above us, we did go up once and asked them to keep the noise level down. We think there was a domestic abuse problem and we had to call the cops on them twice when we heard breaking of glass and a threat to shoot the other person. Thankfully my neighbor kicked the guy out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145880 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:59:16 +0000 Mamaof2 2145880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: Can you have them call you when they think its noisy - that way you know exactly what the issue is?</p> <p>Also, any time you have someone above you there will always be noise - maybe they have a low tolerance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145863 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:48:52 +0000 maddyz 2145863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was the apartment empty for a while before you? Maybe they aren't used to people and it's just normal sounds.</p> <p>A family I nannied for was dealing with this and it took weeks of communication with the down stairs neighbors to figure out what it was that bothered them. Turns out wheeled toys where terrible, the play stroller especially. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145829 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:32:29 +0000 bpcmarj 2145829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: Honestly, we have lived in an apartment for 6 years and people walking around above you is just a part of the way that we live. I can't imagine complaining because people were walking loudly. The only time we ever complained about a neighbor was one who left his door wide open and blasted music very very loudly and another who was doing P90x in the living room above us. Even then, we went directly to the neighbor and talked to them about it. I highly doubt you are THAT loud. Are you doing jumping jacks? Dropping bricks on the floor? :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145528 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:55:59 +0000 Jess1483 2145528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Hahaha, that was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145526 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:52:56 +0000 bunnylove08 2145526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlecasita1122: I've been on edge today telling dh and dd to tiptoe around. We must be really loud because we just moved in a month ago :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145443 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:22:44 +0000 Anagram 2145443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: that is hilarious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145439 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:18:02 +0000 littlecasita1122 2145439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work at an apt complex, so we ask the neighbor that's submitting the noise complaint to give as much info as possible - time of day the noise is occurring, what rooms it seems to be coming from, etc. It's a little ridiculous for them to expect your toddler to tiptoe around all the time. Especially because I'm assuming your toddler goes to bed early? We ask residents to be more quiet after 10pm.</p> <p>Have you tried slippers? That might help muffle the sound a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145386 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:22:35 +0000 bunnylove08 2145386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: @raspberries: yes we have the extra thick ones from ikea and we also have thick rugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145378 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:16:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 2145378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that you should try to talk to them directly. Maybe you could keep LO out of certain rooms during certain times of the day or something. It's worth a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145371 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:12:40 +0000 birdofafeather 2145371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't know, but it reminds me of this video that i saw on cup of jo last week.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IRB0sxw-YU" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IRB0sxw-YU</a></p> <p><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2015/04/upstairs-neighbors.html" rel="nofollow">http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2015/04/upstairs-neighbors.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145363 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:06:33 +0000 macintosh 2145363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had some loud neighbors. I'd much rather hear your LO running around than rap music and video games at 2 am! Hope others have some good advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145325 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:32:34 +0000 charlotte 2145325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm. I used to be a downstairs neighbor and the only thing that really made a lot of noise ( still not enough to complain!! ) was the guy's dog running. If you don't already maybe a no running in the house rule with LO (easier said than done though, :wink: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145273 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:42:04 +0000 raspberries 2145273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have rug pads under your rugs? It might help to pick some up specifically to muffle the sound, and they're not super expensive. Otherwise, I'd do what @Jess1483: suggested and talk to them - it might be something as random as your dryer vibrating directly over their own nursery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145270 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:41:12 +0000 Reese 2145270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have rug mats underneath your rugs? That might help muffle the sound a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145259 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:28:19 +0000 Jess1483 2145259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hm...do you feel comfortable talking to the neighbors? I feel like it might be things you don't even realize are making the noise and perhaps they are more understanding of the 2 year-old noise? It might be worth it to approach them and say "I understand you've been hearing too much noise from us. I'd love to fix it. Are there certain sounds/times of day/etc. that are worse than others?" I think that will serve the dual purpose of 1) Showing them you care (they may be more lenient in the future) and 2) isolating some issues you can work on.</p> <p>If you don't think they're approachable people, though, that's totally understandable. I've always been the downstairs neighbor, so I can't think of anything specific. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-reduce-noise-for-downstairs-neighbors#post-2145254 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:20:11 +0000 bunnylove08 2145254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We received a noise complaint from our management company. We have a 2 year old and its very hard to keep little feet from walking too loud or dropping things. We have rugs on the floor and we're still in the process of purchasing funature. What can we do to help reduce noise. We dont want to be bad neighbors. The management company said if they receive more complaints they will enforce the 80% covered floor rule. </p>