
Hi ladies! My name is Elizabeth and I am the owner and designer at GEN-Y. I live in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia with my high school sweetheart husband and our four gorgeous kids (and an insane number of pets.) I have been cloth diapering for eight years, with two in cloth for the last five. I enjoy a little chaos, and in addition to my work at GEN-Y I cook, bake, read, garden, volunteer, homeschool, write, game, and horseback ride.
What inspired you to start your own line of cloth diaper covers? When I started cloth diapering my first little bundle I was a twenty one year old with some serious geek/goth going on, a tight budget, and a zero tolerance for leaky diapers. I wanted something that looked awesome, lasted forever, and kept my clothes pee free. I was seriously DIY at the time, and dying to open an Etsy. Coupled with my compulsive fabric purchasing habits, GEN-Y came together after a few months of pattern development.
Tell us about GEN-Y– Our covers are now made at a factory in Virginia. We have been thrilled to be able to find most of the materials for our covers from US sources as well.
What do you think sets GEN-Y apart from other cloth diapers/cover
manufacturers? On the surface, it is the wild and always changing prints. We have released almost a hundred limited edition prints. However, we are also set apart by our ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, we even have a seamstress on staff for cover repairs or restyling.
How is your own personal style reflected in the GEN-Y line? In the prints! I have pretty eclectic tastes, so there is a wide appeal in the prints we produce; everything from punk to high fashion to Japanese import fabric prints.
What has been the most exciting goal met or achievement made by GEN-Y Diapers? Wow, there have been a lot! From our covers being featured in Cosmo, to two covers in a charity auction bringing in more than $1000! But my proudest moment continues to be that GEN-Y holds both the #1 and #2 ranking slots for covers on diaperpin.com. Our customers honest reviews make me feel like we are really contributing something to the cloth diapering world.

Favorite print? Is there a print or two that you'd consider your favorites or that hold a a special meaning for you? I can give you a top three : lol: in no particular order: Afternoon Outing, Amor, and Glitter Elephants. I am considering some tattoos later in the year inspired by these prints.
What are GEN-Y's goals for the future? Any upcoming big announcements or new products on the horizon? We are getting ready to start producing a bunch of new prints! Keeping up with us on Facebook or twitter is the best way to see what's new.
Elizabeth, what advice would you give to someone just making the switch to cloth diapers and what GEN-Y product would you recommend they try fist? I would suggest trying one of each style to see what fits your needs and routine. Cloth diapering is an art, not a science. There is no best product, just what works best for you.
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I'm Julie, a former cloth diaper retailer who discovered a passion for the industry. Now, instead of selling cloth diapers, I advocate them and promote small businesses I love who sell and manufacture them.
I'm the wife of a fireman and mother of three. I have a daughter and identical twin sons.
rache81 says
I like the Phoenix print :)
Stephen says
my favorite print is the Sputnik! It is out of this world!!!
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Alycia Cove says
I wish I had a girl because I’m crazy about “Perched” but “Up All Night” is a closet second!
Jennie Dzielak says
Glitter Elephants!
Victoria says
Such cute prints! Sounds exciting!
creatinglittlefoodies says
Uh, can’t pick just one favorite. I love them all but especially the 8-bit, Arcade, and By George! SOOOOOO adorable. Love them.
JadOrsey says
My favorite print of Gen-y that I don’t own is glitter elephants and Hooty owls (a wham made cover)
Jody Smith says
My favourite is Oh gnome, and I am planning on getting some of those little gnomies tattoo’ed OTB! Sputnik and Glitter elephants are close second and third!
Sarah J. says
I love Jax, Balloon Party and Cherry Baby. But I would choose Sputnik and Starstruck because my boys are both into anything space. :)
Lindsey says
Hoot Sweet is adorable!
Kate Shabanov says
“Afternoon Outing” is my favorite print! Sooo cute!
Mama5 says
Oh, I LOVE the frosty Oogas! So cute!
Libby says
My fav is Gridlock right now! thanks for the chance!
Lindsey says
Hoot Tweet is adorable!
Kayla Dusseau says
Happy Apples
Heather C says
i love the AniMayhem print. anyone else?
Brenda says
I love all gen-y prints but my heart would skip a beat to behold the beauty of follow your imagination.
Michelle Sweeten says
I really like the Damask print!
Dan L. says
I like the balloon party!
twinsincloth says
Pink squared is absolutely precious.
tall_person13 says
fav print Phoenix
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Jessie Murray says
Argyle is my favorite!
Rebecca M. says
My favorite print is Gridlock, LOVE it!
Erica says
I love serenity!
Melissa says
I love the Gridlock print!
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lizz wisniewski says
I love the Dinomite print, and unplugged, and up all night. Such awesome fabrics i can’t pick just one!
Emily says
Arcade :)
Emily says
There are so many great prints, but I think Oh, Gnome is my favorite.
Jenny O says
You know, I don’t think there’s one single print I’m not totally ga-ga over. But I would have to say Oh, Gnome is my favourite after my daughter’s turn as the cutest gnome ever for Halloween.
Bianca says
I like the bell a rosa print!
jennyw says
I like the Gridlock / Scooters by Monaluna
Lindsey McG says
I love the Hoot Sweet Print! I am so in to owls right now!
Blogiposa says
I love the starstruck print as that looks like such a fun print.
Charis's Mum says
My favorite fabric choice is Oh, Gnome.
Lillie Monster's Mom says
Love Oh Gnome. A-freaking-dorable
Meredith says
I LOVE the cherry print! I am a cherry girl (I even have a tat of cherries! lol)
zookeeper says
I love Glitter Elephants!
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Anonymous says
Mocca
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Zita says
love Oh, Gnome!
Jenny says
dinomite!
Elenor's Mama says
dinomite!
Jen-B says
I like Afternoon Outing and Edgy Veggie. All the prints are fun though!
Breanne says
Glitter Elephants
mammi_of_2 says
my all time fav is cherry baby i need a new one plus i’ve been eye balling the AniMayhem and Perched
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SquishyCuteStuff says
I am a gnome girl, myself… hope to find this print someday!
Andrea Lockhart says
Dinomite!
Felicia R says
I love the hoot sweet print!
Hillary says
I adore the Three Little Pigs print!!
Kelly Pepper says
Unplugged is one of my all time favorite prints!
Brandy Greer says
My favorite print is Up All Night! With Edgy Veggie and Dia De Dulces coming in a very close second!
mommyfoote says
skullduggery
Eile says
I am loving pink squared. So cute!
Sarah says
The Up All Night print!
Charlotte says
So many cute prints! It was tough, but I like By George and Hoot Sweet.
hrtsnthgts says
i love dinomite
Christine Dean says
My favorite is Three Little Pigs, after that Up All Night!
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Heather says
Chocolate Lollipop
Kelly says
I love Sputnik! – Kelly S.
MeghannC says
I love Gridlock!
Kiersten W says
Oh my gosh, so many! I think I love the Dia de Dulces print the best, though! :)
BabyRoadlander says
I love the Jolly Rodger print, and the phoenix print. I couldn’t pick just one! Adorable prints!
Anna says
My favorite Gen-Y print is a toss-up between Kaleidescope and Serenity.
Christine says
HUGE fan of 8 bit and Starstruck!
Katie says
Monkeying Around
caedmen says
I like the balloon party print
nursekara says
My edgy vegi is my fav.
Lexi Conklin says
unplugged!
acaperino says
Love Oh, Gnome!
Colleen M says
My favorite print is Dinomite!
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Goddard's UFO says
Starstruck and arcade.
Unknown says
8bit :P
pappi says
I still like the denim one best, it’s the first cover I purchased for my kiddo… but if you need a print I would pick the 8 bit.
Kristen says
I like the up all night print.
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Traci says
My favorite I own: Sputnik. My favorite I covet: Monkeying Around.
Amanda Boerst says
I love the Unplugged print!
Sarah E. says
I like Hoot.
Melissa says
I really like Happy Apples :)
Aimee says
monkeying around
Amigala says
My fav print of all time is Glitter Elephants! Proud to say I own one too :)
Regan says
I have coveted Sushi Toss for quite some time now and would love to get my hands on one!
FirstTimeMom MN says
How can you pick one? Mocca if I have to!
Arimenthe says
I really like Ellie and Elf
Kelli A. says
I really like Perched and Bella Rosa.
Linda Hawes says
love the Edgy Veggie print!
Joafairy says
I love Bella Rosa and Dusk. My husband really lilrs 8 Bit.
Olivia L says
I love Sushi Toss!
Kayt W says
Edgie Veggie, 8bit and Oh Gnome are my favorites!
Christine Bailey says
Oh my goodness, soo many to choose from!!! I guess Kaleidoscope, is the prettiest, but I really like the owl one and the skull one as close second and third!! :)
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myricksl6 says
Wow the prints are amazing! I really like Dusk and Chocolate Lollipop!
♥Mama of the Littles♥ says
Love Sputnik
Tracie says
by george!
cupcake mama says
That is tough! I have to say my two faves though are, Perched, and Cupcake!
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Jesllee says
I love Denim! But I also love the print in the Sneak Preview up there!
Cassie says
I love the Jailbirds print!
Lisa N says
I love the gnomes print!
Jessica says
I love the groovy guitar print!
TaraLucida says
Jailbirds!
Krystyl says
I love 8-bit and arcade (Which I own!)
The Zoo says
Dinomite is adorable.
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MissMannah says
Afternoon outing
Maria Ivey says
I really like Perched.
Mrs. Biller says
Incredible prints… I like “perched”
Rachel says
<3 Starstruck
Talia says
AAAH! Love 8-bit!
caramilk_78 says
dusk i think..
Jessica says
I love Camelot! Perfect for my little King. :)
Anna says
gridlock!!! thought there are some other great prints too, it was hard to decide
Keri says
I love DUSK :)
Amanda C says
I like Ellie and Elf :)
Lindsy S says
Happy Apple
Kiyomi says
I love By George!
Chelsea Preston says
Bella Rosa
Fiddlin' Dandi says
Bella Rosa
Calibee says
bad luck club
Abby says
I like the Perched print!
MVB says
I love the jailbirds pattern!
amber925 says
I like the Arabian Nights print
Christina F. says
tough choice! i love 8 bit, but my current favorite is happy apples. (c’mon–it’s just as much fun to say as it is to look at!)
Brooke says
Glitter Elephants. :)
erinb80 says
Unplugged!
ajmartin16 says
might just have to have the Atlantis!
Romina says
Oh, Gnome
Caryn Lantz says
As a total nerd, I LOVE 8 Bit!
Julie G. says
i love Unplugged!!!
Rachel D says
My favorite right now is Free Range, but as soon as that Hippos print comes out… <3
Kristen B. says
I can’t just pick one favorite but today I’ll go with Kashmir! It changes daily ;)
ReInventing Lolli says
I really like Perched!
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Deltaflute says
starstruck
Nikki says
Sushi Toss :)
RAERAE says
Animayham and afternoon outing are two of my favorites but there are so many I like
Heather M says
Love the unplugged guitar
Amanda says
I love the Starstruck!
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andreakim says
favorite cover i own: perched. dream cover: heart to heart
Brittney Leblanc says
This was such a hard decision! There are so many cute ones, but i think my favorites are the Sputnik and Yippee!
sXenerd says
I really love Skullduggery. SO many awesome prints to choose from though!
stephk says
edgy veggie
Amber says
I like punkin pie or pink squared.
Rude And Not Ginger says
Up All Night
Michelle Lee Carter says
My fave is “Up All Night”!!! Soooooo cute :)
Knit-O-Matic says
I love the cupcakes!
Amy says
I like Hoot Sweet.
Dana Miller says
I like Retro Zoo, and I know my husband would like 8-bit:)
Utopia says
I love Bad Luck Club and jolly Roger.
dailymom says
I like the star magic print the best
Christy S. says
By George!
Laura says
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I like the hoot sweet print
Zach says
I love Sputnik, Starstruck, and Kaleidoscope, but I really want gussets and those aren’t available! My favorite with the gussets (the universal cover) is the By George one.
Angela says
The phoneix and the Gnome
Jessi says
Yippee and Unplugged are my favorite Gen-y prints!
Jessica M says
Love dia de Dulces and perched!
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jennifer says
i love “afternoon outing”
Karine Traverse says
I love the Jolly Roger, but Bad Luck Club is tied for first
Copper says
I LOVE Pysanky! what a cute print!
Josie says
Kaleidoscope. Also, I don’t own it but love the look of sugar skulls!
Kristi says
I love the Dinomite print
Andie says
Dia de Dulches!
Samantha C. says
love Bad Luck Club
Shannon says
Balloon Party
Lori L. says
Love love love Cherry Baby AND 8 Bit! Such cute prints!