Protest

When babies are first separated from their mother, they will begin to protest in an urgent effort to get their lost mother back. They will often cry loudly, shake their cribs, and throw themselves about. They will look eagerly towards any site or sound, which might prove to be their missing mother. This may continue off and on for a week or more. Throughout this time, children seem to get comfort in their efforts by the hope and expectation that mother will return.