You sound little and worried, tiny monkey. Mama is probably not far and would want you to stay as safe as you can.

You are not alone

Many baby animals get scared when they cannot see their mother, but most of the time she is nearby looking for food or watching from a safe place. Staying mostly in one spot makes it much easier for a mother to find her baby again.

How to feel safer

• Stay where you are instead of wandering far, so mama can come back to the same place.

• Make your little “I’m here” sounds, the way baby animals call, so a nearby mother can hear and find you.

If this is pretend

If you are only pretending to be a baby monkey, this phrase also comes from a popular internet joke where people type “i am a tiny/baby animal where is mama” to get a gentle, comforting answer. It is often used when someone wants to feel cared for or reassured, so it is okay to want softness and comfort.