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.
While Leeds says there are financial documents you should keep for life, most can be held three years or less. Here are some quick guidelines on how long to hold the most common small business financial documents: Safe to Shred Unless it shows proof of a deductible expense, many documents and receipts can be shredded monthly or annually, says Leeds.