The piercing, rhythmic cries of a just born baby monkey signal an emergency. Finding a poorest newborn crying loudly and hungry for milk means time is critical. Here is a humane, step-by-step guide to giving this fragile life a chance.
1. Immediate Assessment & Gentle Retrieval
Approach calmly and slowly. Using soft gloves or a clean cloth, gently scoop up the infant. Check for visible injuries, hypothermia (cold to touch), or breathing difficulties. Keep it warm immediately by placing it against your body or in a cloth-lined box with a warmed (not hot) water bottle wrapped in a towel.
2. Hydration Before Milk
A dehydrated newborn cannot process milk. Using a small syringe (no needle), offer a few drops of warm oral rehydration solution (1 tsp sugar + 1/4 tsp salt in 1 cup boiled, cooled water) or unflavored pediatric electrolyte. Place drops on the lips and let it swallow. Do not force.
3. Preparing the Crucial First Meal
Cow’s milk is dangerous. Use a specialized primate infant formula (e.g., Esbilac) or, in immediate crisis, a temporary mix: 1 part goat’s milk to 1 part water, with a drop of corn syrup for glucose. Warm it to body temperature (test on your wrist).
4. Feeding Technique
Use a small animal nursing bottle or a 1mL syringe. Feed while the baby is upright, never on its back. Let it suckle slowly. Feed every 2-3 hours, day and night. A stomach the size of a grape can only hold a few milliliters at a time.
5. Stimulation & Comfort
A newborn cannot urinate or defecate on its own. After each feeding, gently stroke its genital area with a warm, damp cotton ball to mimic a mother’s grooming. Provide a soft stuffed toy to cling to for emotional security.
6. Seek Professional Help
Your care is a lifesaving bridge. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian immediately. They can provide expert medical care and, ultimately, a plan for rehabilitation and release.
By following these steps, you transform desperate cries into contented sighs. That poorest newborn baby monkey crying loudly hungry for milk will stop crying, its hunger replaced by the warmth of safety and the promise of a second chance.
