I am going to be a first-time mom soon and plan to go back to work part-time after my maternity leave. I am looking at purchasing one of these two pumps (the Lansinoh Double Electric or the Medela PIS Advanced Backpack), and can't decide which would be better. I plan on working 2.5 days, but assume I will be pumping around 2-3x's/day.
From what I've read the advantages of the Lansinoh pump are that it's cheaper, easy to assemble/clean (doesn't sound like it has as many parts as the Medela?), and a big plus is that it is a closed system (so milk can't collect/get stuck in the tubes or back up into the motor, unlike the Medela). I'm not sure how the suction strength of the Lansinoh will be, although the reviews seem to be mainly positive. Oh, and I read that it's easier and cheaper to get replacement parts for the Medela because you have to order the Lansinoh parts through their website and shipping is expensive. I assume you can purchase Medela replacement parts on amazon or in BRU.
I guess I'm leaning towards the Medela at this point, but worry about the milk getting stuck in the system for sanitary reasons. One reviewer said theirs grew mold! Also, I'd rather not spend $130 on the Lansinoh only to find I should have gotten the Medela in the end, so I thought I'd ask if you all have tried them both and can offer comparisons/opinions. Thanks in advance!!