Red diaper syndrome is an infection by Serratia marcescens bacteria that causes a baby's diaper as well as nursing pads and breast pumps to turn pink or red.[1][2][3][4]
Absent signs of clinical infection, it is safe to continue breastfeeding.[1]
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