diff --git a/capturer/__init__.py b/capturer/__init__.py
index 407ba26..2bc6933 100644
--- a/capturer/__init__.py
+++ b/capturer/__init__.py
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ def start_child(self, target):
         self.processes.append(child_process)
         child_process.daemon = True
         child_process.start()
-        started_event.wait()
+        started_event.wait(timeout=30)
 
     def stop_children(self):
         """