In a small saucepan, combine the canned pumpkin puree, whole milk, and rice cereal or baby oatmeal.
Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until well combined.
Optional: Add maple syrup or honey for sweetness, and cinnamon and nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor. Stir to combine.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This may take about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pumpkin pudding cool for a few minutes.
Ensure that the pudding has cooled to a suitable temperature for your baby.
Serve the Pumpkin Patch Pudding in a baby-friendly bowl or as a topping for baby cereal.
