1 villages are small settlements - several hundred people live in them and they have: a few shops, a place of worship and maybe a school too;  towns are medium-sized settlements - thousands of people live in them and they have a shopping centre and factories;
When to stop the pacifier. Dr. Lisa Dana. Pacifiers are popular soothers for infants, but after age one, they can do more harm than good. I tell parents to get rid of the pacifier at 9 months of age. If they keep it after 9 months of age, they will probably have it until age 2 or 3.
1 Look for a pacifier with ventilation holes in the shield, as they permit air passage. This is important if the pacifier accidentally becomes lodged in your child's throat.  In order to prevent strangulation, do not place a cord around your child's neck to hold a pacifier. Look for pacifiers that have a ring.