 [ Symptoms ] if my 7 month old is teething what can we do to make her more comfortable [ Disease ] the first teeth usually come in between 6 and 8 months of age so this is perfect timing for your daughter to be teething it may be helpful to give her something to gnaw on such as a washcloth or teething toy your doctor may recommend over the counter remedies such as acetaminophen ibuprofen or a numbing gel  it is helpful to double check the doses with your doctor since they depend on how much baby weighs  if your teething baby seems uncomfortable consider these simple tips rub your baby is gums use a clean finger or moistened gauze pad to rub your baby is gums  keep it cool a cold washcloth spoon or chilled teething ring can be soothing on a baby is gums  try hard foods dry the drool try an over the counter remedy