Epsom salt baths

[mom2ck]

I bought some epsom salt after reading here about the benefit for tics. The package says 2 cups per gallon of water. I see Chemar does 2 cups of epsom salt in a bathtub. So, what seems to be the best amount of epsom salt? How many times a week do you do them? Also I see you should wash before hand and rinse afterwards, right? I was just planning on putting it in his water and not telling him. But, he usually washes at the end. So, maybe I should have him shower first and then soak and play in epsom salt bath. He still loves to play in the bath most nights unless there is a show he wants to see coming on.

Thanks

[Chemar]

Hi

my son does either the tub or a footbath almost every night. It really seems to help him relax, tic less and sleep well. We also have the cream we make ourselves for those times when he doesnt have time for the soaks, or as in betweener relief

 

we have always used 2 cups in a half filled bathtub

 

my son showers first to get clean, then soaks, but he does not rinse off after as he personally finds it more beneficial to leave it on his skin overnight