The anatomy of the word "mama" for babies

I attended a retreat four years ago and I remember vividly what the facilitator told us; children does not love their parents, as they do not know yet the meaning of the word love. Their love for the parents is their translation of the word need. They need their parents that's why as much as possible they want to be close to their parents.

However, I was not prepared with my discovery via the article I read just recently entitled;  Why babies in every country on Earth say 'mama' with link http://ph.she.yahoo.com/why-babies-every-country-earth-mama-085800967.html. A portion of the article states:     

The definitive study on "mama and papa" as universal terms was conducted by Russian linguist Roman Jakobson. He explained that the easiest vocalizations for a human to make are open-mouth vowel sounds. Babies can make vowel sounds (cries) from day one. And they do. Constantly. As they begin to experiment with making other noises, babies will test some of the easier consonant sounds. Usually they start with the sounds made with closed lips, or "labial sounds" such as /m/ /p/ /b/. Babies summon their energy to push out that new consonant sound "MMMM" and then relax into an open mouth vowel, usually "ah" — which is the easiest. When you combine that with a baby's natural repetition in speech, or "babbling," you get " ma-ma", "ba-ba" "pa-pa," and so on.
  
 Before I read this article, I would feel proud that my children's first clear and understandable word is "MAMA". For me, it means that they need their mama more than anyone in the world and that they will be close to their mama as they grow old. Aside from this, there are also articles that states that babies already expresses their love for their parents in their own little ways. Like this article entitled: 7 Response of Baby to Express Love to their Parents, with link http://goodbabyguide.com/raisebaby/7-response-of-baby-to-express-love-to-their-parents/#.UZLcdMrdGZ.

My heart was shattered but my love for my children remains intact. Whatever the findings in their studies, and even if in their growing years they will express, out of anger, that they wish I am not their mother, I will still forever love them. If my memory serves me right, I emailed papa ( my husband) an article entitled, At what age should parents let go of their kids. The answer was that we will never be able to let go of them, or to leave them alone. I will forever be by their side to accompany them in their journey, at their back to hug them every time they want comfort, and in front of them to shield them from harm. Whatever their reasons for calling me Mama, I pray that I have given them more than enough reasons to believe that I have loved them ever since they breathe of life in my womb.