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).
Government Guidelines. The U.S. government offers general guidelines about how long to keep household records. It recommends that you break down records into active and dead storage, meaning papers over three years old. It suggests keeping loan documents and home purchase papers as long as you own the property.