Paediatric history and examination practice

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A 9-month-old boy is brought by his mother, who is worried he is too small because her sister's baby of the same age is much bigger. He was born at term weighing 3.0 kg. He was exclusively breastfed to six months and now eats pureed meat, vegetables and iron-fortified cereal twice a day as well as breastfeeding. His weight has followed the 10th centile at every visit since six weeks of age; length is on the 25th centile and head circumference on the 50th. He sits unsupported, crawls, babbles, has six wet nappies a day and examination is normal. Which one of the following is the most appropriate management?