Selected Bibliography of how to be creative when developing
a nursery
Infant Stimulation:
Bradley, R.H.; Caldwell, B.M.; Elardo, R. (1979). Home
environment and cognitive development in the first two
years: A cross-lagged panel analysis. Developmental
Psychology, 15(3), 246-250.
Brazelton, T.B. (2000). The irreducible needs of children:
What every child must have to grow, learn and flourish.
Cambridge, Massachusettes: Perseus Publishing.
Fitzgerald, H.; Hildebrandt, K.; Luster, T. (2002). Infant
development: Ecological perspectives. New York:
Routledge Falmer.
Herschkowitz, N. (2002). A good start in life:
Understanding your child’s brain and behavior.
Washington, DC: Dana Press/Joseph Henry Press.
Jasnoski, M. B. (1992). The physical environment affects
quality of life based upon environment sensitivity: Does
environment really contribute to healthy, quality life?
Developmental Psychology, 13(2), 139-142.
Kopp, C.B. (2003). Baby Steps: A guide to your child’s
social, physical, mental and emotional development in
the first two years (2
nd
Ed.). New York: Henry Holt and
Company.
Marotz, L.R. (2001). Health, safety and nutrition for the
young child. Albany, New York: Delmar.
Rochat, P. (2001). The infant’s world. Cambridge,
Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
Design:
Birren, F. (1982). Light, color and environment: A
discussion of the biological and psychological effects
of color, with historical data and detailed
recommendations for the use of color in the environment.
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.