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.
1 Utility Bills (You can throw out after one year, unless you're using these as a deduction like a home office --then you need to keep them for 3 years after you've filed that tax return).
One month. Keep until you get the next statement showing that you paid, unless you need it for tax purposes. Receipts. One month, for purchases such as groceries and restaurant meals, until you match them with your credit card or bank statement.For expensive purchases (jewelry, furniture, appliances), staple the receipt to the owner's manual and keep it as long as you own the item.nce you've purged, separate must-keep papers into three categories: those you need to keep for one calendar year, those you need to keep for a longer period and hard-to-replace documents like birth and marriage certificates. (See chart: What records to keep, how long to keep them .) Then decide on a home for each.