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puzzler May 2023 11:26am, 24 May 2023 1,170 posts	0 puzzler I’ve had similar problems and my only solution was to put a marine watch strap on my Garmin which fixed it completely. Unfortunately that doesn’t look like an option for the vivofit.
Gobi May 2023 11:42am, 24 May 2023 79,928 posts	0 Gobi Indeed puzzler indeed The challenges of jnr devices is never ending
alpenrose May 2023 12:18pm, 24 May 2023 59,710 posts	0 alpenrose Would it be worth phoning Garmin?
Gobi May 2023 1:13pm, 24 May 2023 79,931 posts	0 Gobi Speaking to Garmin as we speak
Welshpoppy May 2023 4:37pm, 24 May 2023 2,862 posts	0 Welshpoppy I had same problem and bought a nylon strap for my Garmin. Hope you can find an alternative.
Gobi May 2023 9:30pm, 24 May 2023 79,937 posts	0 Gobi Sadly they have confirmed only silicone straps
larkim May 2023 9:54pm, 24 May 2023 21,164 posts	0 larkim Are none of the aftermarket eBay ones non-silicone?
Gobi May 2023 10:51pm, 24 May 2023 79,939 posts	0 Gobi Nothing I can find
puzzler May 2023 11:28pm, 24 May 2023 1,171 posts	0 puzzler This any good? amazon.co.uk
Steve NordRunner May 2023 11:32pm, 24 May 2023 2,983 posts	0 Steve NordRunner I have a theory that the reaction is caused by a mould release agent, rather than the silicone itself. I used to get the skin reaction with a new watch but I kept washing the strap and gradually I stopped getting it. Could be totally wrong, though.