Can baths help sensory disorders?

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Is there any type of bath than can help decrease skin sensitivity? I know there is brushing and other stuff like that but we are not there yet. Is there any thing like a carbonated bath or something that can help?

Any other stuff that can be incorporated into every day life that can help? Specifically my son's biggest issues are is feet (socks/shoes), legs (pants/shorts), butt (underwear) and face (glasses). I have made all accomodations as far as clothing preferences, but it only helps so much. I assume they will prescribe us to start OT and teach me brushing, but in the meantime, I'd like to find stuff that can help, that we can incorporate into stuff we do every day anyway, and might not make him feel like it is 'therapy'.

Body scrubs?

Thanks.

We do Epson Salts baths. Google "epson salts bath for sensory" and read about it.

Also, we do brushing, deep pressure and massages. We used to do joint compressions-you can do all of these very easily. Get a copy of the book "Raising a Sensory Smart Child".

We do the pizza dough game, have him lie on his tummy with his arms out and use the rolling pin to roll the large muscles of his legs, arms, buttocks, back making pretend you are rolling out pizza dough. this also works well with a large soft plastic ball. Our OT gave us a laundry list of sensory diet activities to do at home, its a bit long to post here, pm me if you want to see it.

Click here for sensory benefits of Epsom Salts baths