1 The antibodies in breast milk may reduce the rate of ear infections and reduce the risk of acute otitis media for your baby during the first six to 12 months of life. 2  If you bottle-feed, avoid propping the bottle. 3  This causes the baby to suck excessively and generate extra pressure within the Eustachian tube.
statements---assuming you are paid in that way---after you check them against your annual W-2 Form. But save cancelled checks that relate directly to an entry on your tax return, and keep all medical bills for 3 years to back up your cancelled checks. The IRS generally keeps records for 6 years.
Keeping old credit card bills can mean a big stack of paper. Bankrate recommends keeping copies of credit card bills for 45 days to 7 years. This will help to account for any major expenses as well as any claimed tax deductions for any period of time in which the IRS could audit.