An 8-week-old boy is brought to a general practice for his scheduled immunisations. While preparing the injections the practice nurse notices a 1.5 cm oval bruise over his left cheek; his father says he may have knocked himself against the bars of the cot. The infant is settled, feeding well and tracking along the 50th centile, he is not yet rolling, and the remainder of the examination is normal. Which one of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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